PURPLES

Shell Brook

#F0EAF4

RGB 240, 234, 244 · HSL 276°, 31%, 94% · CMYK 2, 4, 0, 4

Shell Brook is #F0EAF4 in HEX — rgb(240, 234, 244), hsl(276°, 31%, 94%), cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 4%).

Shell Brook pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 31%, 94%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#F0EAF4

RGB240, 234, 244

HSL276°, 31%, 94%

HSV276°, 4%, 96%

CMYK2, 4, 0, 4

Decimal15788788

CSS RGBrgb(240, 234, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 31%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shell Brook 690E-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Eve DE5952

ΔE 1.3 · #ECE7F2

Vista Paint

Lavender Splash K-31

ΔE 2 · #ECE7EE

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 2.5 · #EBE4F1

Dulux

Baby Soft Quarter S49F1Q

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE3ED

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 2.8 · #EBE5EB

PPG

Iris Isle 1248-2

ΔE 2.8 · #E8E5EC

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.5 · #E7E3E9

Valspar

Gossamer Curtains 1002-6C

ΔE 3.5 · #E9E2E8

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 5 · #E4E8EC

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.2 · #E5DBE5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 6.2 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6.2 · #F4F4F4

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 6.6 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 6.6 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F0EAF4

#EFF4EB

Analogous

#ECEBF4

#F0EAF4

#F4EBF3

Triadic

#F0EAF4

#F4F1EB

#EBF4F1

Split-Complementary

#F0EAF4

#F3F4EB

#EBF4EC

Tetradic

#F0EAF4

#F4ECEB

#EFF4EB

#EBF3F4

Monochromatic

#A987C0

#CDB9DA

#F0EAF4

#F3EEF6

Rectangle

#F0EAF4

#F4EBEF

#EFF4EB

#EBF4F1

Compound

#F0EAF4

#F4EBF3

#EFF4EB

#EBF4EC

Variations

Lighter

#F4EFF7

#F6F3F8

#FAF8FB

Darker

#C4ABD4

#8C5AAE

#523168

Saturation

#F0EEF1

#F1EBF4

#F2E6FA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EAF4

#EBEDF5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EAF4

#EBEBF3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EAF4

#EFECEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shell Brook carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#F3DCD2

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#F0EAF4

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E1E1F6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BCD0AE

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #F0EAF4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EAF4;

CSS Variable

--color-shell-brook: #F0EAF4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell-brook': '#F0EAF4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EAF4] text-[#F0EAF4]

SCSS

$shell-brook: #F0EAF4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EAF4?

#F0EAF4 is Shell Brook, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #F0EAF4 warm or cool?

Shell Brook reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shell Brook?

Shell Brook works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Shell Brook?

Shell Brook pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shell Brook?

You can download Shell Brook on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Shell Brook?

The hex code is #F0EAF4. In RGB it's 240, 234, 244, and in HSL it's 276°, 31%, 94%.

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